Supreme Court permits sale and manufacture of next-generation green firecrackers

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and manufacture of next-generation green firecrackers, ruling out a blanket ban on crackers ahead of Diwali. The court's decision reflects concerns that an outright prohibition would hurt sentiments during the festival season.

Green firecrackers are designed with lower emission levels compared to conventional firecrackers, aiming to reduce air and noise pollution. The court's ruling clears the way for production and distribution of these environmentally friendly firecracker variants as an alternative to traditional options.

The order is expected to provide regulatory clarity on the use of green firecrackers during festival seasons, allowing manufacturers and retailers to proceed with their operations while offering consumers a pollution-conscious choice.